According to one survey, more than 90% of bowhunters and 80% of gun hunters use tree stands. If you're one of those people, you know the joy of sitting among the leaves—but also the struggle that can ...

Hiking into a hunting area with a tree stand strapped to my back is a labor of love that I’ve endured many, many times. It’s also one that I don’t need to endure again, thanks to saddle hunting.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - For many hunters, a tree stand is their go-to for an elevated view of the forest, but without the right precautions, it can be one of the most dangerous parts of the hunt.

If you’re looking for something to do this time of year that will help ensure you have a safe and successful deer season next year, taking care of your tree stands now is a good time investment.

Every hunter who plans to be in an elevated stand during archery season should wear a safety harness. According to the Safe Hunting Tips from the Pennsylvania Game Commission, hunters should follow ...

If you want to slay big bucks, you better draw a 70-pound bow and hang your treestand at least 25 feet up. Or, maybe not. There are a handful of articles and videos out there about selecting the ...

Jeff Callahan can still recall the morning he dozed off while hunting deer from a homemade tree-stand in upstate New York. The resulting fall — a 13-foot plunge that caused a spinal injury and left ...

Fifteen minutes before the end of shooting light, a buck's appearance was prefaced with the telltale crunch of leaves. Adrenaline's old familiar tune was starting to play my nerves like guitar strings ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hunting is a gear-intensive sport whether you’re sitting in a blind for ducks or hiking deep into the ...

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With West Virginia’s buck firearms season just around the corner, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding hunters of the importance of adhering ...